A few years ago,
I discovered the simple joy of having fresh flowers in my office and work
space. I had a European colleague who, unbeknownst to him, inspired me to begin
this practice. I often noticed that he would have fresh flowers in a stylish
vase in his office. (I have no idea if his international background played a
role in his office décor choices. But somehow it feels right, or more romantic
to think that this is a European practice. It just has more panache than the office
tchotchkes you typically find around an American desk.)
Initially, I felt
funny buying flowers for myself. It wasn’t an “I’m special and I’m worth it”
kind of purchase. It just always seemed like flowers were meant to be given to
someone else, to brighten their day and celebrate their special occasion. I
enjoy doing that – and of course I enjoy being on the receiving end of a floral
gift.
